Iranian food
Iranian cuisine, also known as Persian cuisine, is rich, diverse, and flavorful. Here's an overview of Iranian food: Staple ingredients: Rice: The foundation of many dishes Herbs and spices: Saffron, turmeric, cinnamon, dried lime Fruits: Pomegranates, dates, plums Nuts: Pistachios, walnuts, almonds Popular dishes: Chelo kebab: Iran's national dish, consisting of grilled meat served with rice Ghormeh sabzi: A herb stew with meat and kidney beans Fesenjan: A pomegranate and walnut stew, usually with chicken or duck Tahdig: Crispy rice from the bottom of the pot, considered a delicacy Breads: Sangak: A whole wheat flatbread Barbari: A thick, oval-shaped flatbread Lavash: A thin flatbread Desserts and sweets: Sholeh zard: A saffron rice pudding Gaz: A nougat made with pistachios and rosewater Faloodeh: A cold dessert made with thin noodles and rosewater syrup Drinks: Tea: Black tea is the national drink, often served with sugar cubes Doogh:...